HAZEL CREST, ILL. — American Street Capital has arranged $3.8 million in financing for Homewood Court, a multifamily property located in Hazel Crest, a southwest suburb of Chicago. The loan features a 20-year term and was funded through the Freddie Mac Small Balance Program. Built in 1988, the 90-unit property consists of 15 buildings and offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Igor Zhizhin of American Street Capital originated the loan for the undisclosed borrower.
CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield is consolidating its corporate headquarters and Chicago operations at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago’s West Loop submarket. The firm plans to occupy 83,033 square feet of office space at 225 W. Wacker Drive in the second quarter of 2017. Dan Maslauksi, Michael Sessa and Scott Shelbourne provided in-house representation for Cushman & Wakefield, while Brian Atkinson and Mark Anderson of Hines represented the landlord, Mirae Asset Global Investments.
Chicago’s nearly 1.2 billion-square-foot industrial market continues to be a strong performer, garnering national attention. Tightening vacancies, healthy absorption and rising rental rates have spurred increased construction across our region. In fact, 7.7 million square feet in new industrial product came on line during the first six months of the year, with another 16.6 million square feet currently under development, earning metro Chicago the distinction of having the second largest pipeline of new inventory in the country. As vacancies dwindle across the metro area, surging demand for quality, close-in manufacturing and distribution space is driving a critical mass of new speculative development in the city proper for the first time in more than a decade. From January 2015 through the second quarter of 2016, developers delivered 317,000 square feet of spec industrial product in metro Chicago, according to Cushman & Wakefield Research. To put that figure into context, a total of 238,000 square feet of spec product was introduced in the city during the prior 10 years (2005-2014). Another 369,000 square feet of spec development is underway and scheduled to be delivered in 2017, but the new construction will only partly mitigate the pent-up demand for space within city limits. …
ALGONQUIN, ILL. — Ryan Cos., Life Care Services, an LCS Company, and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital have completed the construction of Clarendale of Algonquin, a $40 million seniors housing community located in Algonquin. The 186-residence property features 76 independent living residences, 56 assisted living and 54 memory care suites in a variety of floor plans based on type of care. Independent living residences range from 720 to 1,285 square feet, while assisted living and memory care residences range from 310 to 835 square feet. The property also features a bistro, pub and billiards rooms, club room and library, living rooms with fireplaces, garage parking, a multipurpose room, wellness center with full-service salon, fitness room, private patio and courtyard, movie theater and a crafts room. Life Care Services of Des Moines, Iowa will manage the community. Clarendale of Algonquin is the second of the Clarendale-branded projects to open in the Chicago area.
CHICAGO — Jameson Commercial has arranged the sale of a mixed-use property located at 837 N. Orleans in Chicago’s River North district. An undisclosed investment group acquired the property for $1.7 million. The building features three condo-quality apartments and ground-floor retail space. Justin Collins of Jameson Commercial represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.
CHICAGO — Fifield Realty Corp., a subsidiary of Chicago-based developer Fifield Cos., has opened NEXT Apartments, a 28-story luxury apartment building located in Chicago’s River North district. The 310-unit property features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom residences, as well as two- and three-bedroom penthouses. Floor plans range from 426 to 1,727 square feet, with rents ranging from $1,790 to $6,200. Apartments feature 9-foot ceilings, oversized windows, plank flooring, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, Groche faucets, oak-faced flat-paneled cabinets and GE stainless steel appliances, as well as private balconies and master bedroom walk-in closets in select units. On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, spa and sun terrace, a fire pit and outdoor grilling kitchens, a fitness club with indoor/outdoor yoga studio, media room with oversized television with surround sound, a Starbucks Coffee bar, gaming arcade, business center and conference room, and a bicycle kitchen with storage, supplies, tools and air pumps.
CHICAGO — M&J Wilkow has completed a $15 million renovation of a 27-story office building located at 203 N. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The LEED Platinum-certified 624,739-square-foot building has been renovated to create a new arrival experience for visitors and tenants. The lobby has been revamped to add natural light and relocate the reception desk in order to open the space. Additionally, the first-floor concourse level was modernized to create an open walkway and increase visibility for the retail tenants. Other renovations include the addition of a Wi-Fi-enabled technology lounge and conference center, including large-screen televisions and audio/visual equipment; and a state-of-the-art fitness center, in partnership with LifeStart Wellness Network, on the second floor. The fitness center is complimentary for tenants at 203 N. LaSalle after a $50 initiation fee, with additional a la carte service options and classes available. The property is currently 97 percent occupied, with STATS LLC as the newest tenant with 76,852 square feet.
ITASCA, ILL. — Mortenson Construction is relocating its headquarters to larger office space at 300 Park Blvd. in Itasca from its current location in Elk Grove Village. The company will consolidate its operations into a single space designed for continued growth at the new location. Approximately 50 executives and project support team members will occupy the new office space full time.
CHICAGO — Leopardo Cos. has completed the construction of a 265,000-square-foot retail development located at 3030 N. Broadway in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. A 71,000-square-foot Mariano’s Fresh Market anchors the five-story center. Additional tenants include XSport Fitness, Starbucks Coffee and PNC Bank. The center also features two levels of parking with 266 stalls and multiple sustainable features. The development team included Gene Porto, Timothy Barrett and Seymour Taxman and the architect was Antunovich Associates.
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Architect Goettsch Partners and developer Clayco have opened the new North American headquarters of Swiss-based Zurich Insurance Group. Located in Schaumburg, the 783,800-square-foot office building, a large build-to-suit project, will house nearly 3,000 employees and contractors. Designed with an emphasis on communication, collaboration and wellness, the building recently received LEED Platinum certification. Additional project members include JLL, CannonDesign, WSP/Halvorson and Partners, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects and V3 Cos.
